Bhuna Khichuri

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cauliflower florets
• 1 medium sized potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
• 1/4 cup mung beans
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1/2 small onion
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 tsp ginger
• 1/8 tsp cumin
• 1/8 tsp coriander
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp cooking oil

Directions:

1. Soak the mung beans overnight, or if you are short on time cook them with a half cup of water on medium heat in a pressure cooker for 8 minutes.
2. Fry the cauliflower and potato cubes lightly in a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the onion, the jalapeno peppers and the spices.
3. Add the rice, the mung beans and about a half cup of oil and stir until well incorporated.
4. Add two cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover the pot.
5. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.